Elizabeth Holmes

Elizabeth Holmes (born 1980) is an American writer and journalist based in San Francisco, California. Known for her coverage of British royal style and fashion messaging, her bestselling debut book, HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, was published in November 2020. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Town & Country, Real Simple, and InStyle. Early life and education Holmes graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and received a master’s in journalism from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. Journalism In 2006, Holmes started at The Wall Street Journal as a reporting assistant and then became a political reporter following John McCain, Sarah Palin, and Mitt Romney throughout the 2008 presidential campaign. After the election, Holmes joined The Wall Street Journal'''s corporate team, reporting on major retailers and apparel makers. Her final role at The Wall Street Journal was as a senior style reporter and columnist focusing on the business of fashion and beauty. While at The Wall Street Journal, Holmes hosted a how-to web video series, #THIS, with Elizabeth Holmes. In 2017, Holmes transitioned to a freelance career, contributing regularly to The New York Times, Town & Country, Real Simple, and InStyle.